Tom Ford Spectacles

Ferrari 458 Italia

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Tokyo Auto Show Highlights

Here are a few select highlights that caught my eye from the 2009 Tokyo Auto Show, via TopGear.com. Nothing too exciting went down as many North American and European car companies did not show here as a result of Japan's usual preference for local models as well as the impact that the recent downtown has had on Japan's economy. With that being said, there were a couple of cool showings that deserve some press.

New Lotus Exige Stealth. Lighter, Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger. Two coats of paint here. First a glossy layer and then a matte black to give it a pretty dirty two tone color scheme that looks pretty mean.

The Honda CR-Z hybrid crossover concept with both scissor and sliding doors to fulfill all of your hip hop fantasies. Looks like an interesting car and word is that it's fairly close to production. It is hybrid *booo*, which is not as great for the environment as people think. Think about all the electricity factories that would be needed to supply power to these if everyone just started driving hybrids! Electricity does not grow on trees people. With that being said, this model sure kicks the Prius' ass and if I was forced to drive an electric golf cart, this would be it.

The much talked about Lexus LFA supercar. Now, if this is new to you, you're probably as surprised as everyone else was when they first saw this guy. Now, Lexus is not typically known for their performance automobiles. I would say that they would be the Japanese equivalent of a Cadillac with soft, squishy seats and equally soft suspension for 50 year old middle aged men. However, this Lexus is of a different breed. It packs a 500bhp roaring V10 engine and comes with a staggering price tag of $350,000-$375,000. Who would be that crazy to spend that kind of money on a Lexus. When you start throwing that number of presidents around, you're breaking into supercar top tier status and the bevy of beauties at your disposable makes you wonder if this Lexus really belongs in the high rollers club.

A cool Nissan concept that has a body that leans into corners to give the sensation of carving. I love the idea of driving one of these.

Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept.

The new Toyota FT-86 Concept. By far my favorite car from the show. It's great to see Toyota bring back a rear-wheel drive coupe with aggressive looks. This is the best looking Toyota in a while. I guess now that Toyota has cornered the reliable family vehicle segment, their design team had some extra time to really let their creative juices flow. Now they say this a concept, but by the looks of the production ready body, this model is probably not too far out realistically. I think this car is a potential Audi A4 and BMW 3 series killer. Expect its price point to be a notch lower overall and if you can get the reliability of a Toyota to go with it, bonus!

Greedy Genius Nautical High Tops

I'm liking the look of these Greedy Genius boat shoe high tops. A little more 'street' compared to the typical band of outsiders sperry top-siders boots. The earthy brown leather and tan canvas colorways are definite heaters, but I'm questioning how these would fit with slim or straight leg denim. The blue leather version would be my pick for the summer months. Overall, a very well designed shoe with what looks to be solid construction, excellent materials, and a clean, simple sole. Kudos.

50 of the past 50 - Stylish Gentlemen

I highly suggest that you stop by the new men.style.com, now known as simply GQ.com and check out their brilliant feature on the top 50 stylish men of the past 50 years. Linky here. I've posted a few of the images that caught my eye and I'm sure you'll recognize some of the familiar faces. You can take a lot of inspiration from these cool cats.

... and remember, style is eternal, while fashions merely fade.

Nike Air Structure Yellow/Black

New Air Structure Triax 91 colorway via Livestock. I'm craving these!!!

Buenos Aires Street Art

My fascination with Buenos Aires continues to grow. Here are some select shots of the street art/graffiti scene. This vibrant city definitely grows from the ground up.

- photos from landingpadba.com and Buenos Aires Perspective

Bright Lights of the Big City

New York city portrait, HD time lapse, April 2006, music by Moby from Max Moos on Vimeo.

Truly one of the greatest cities in the world. An amazing display of time-lapse photography sequences that brilliantly capture the mystique of New York City. Watch it to be mesmerized.

Say hello...

Turning 25 is a pretty big moment, so in order to honor the occasion, I was gifted a beautiful barcelona chair in black leather. I couldn't of been treated with anything better! This style is so me and I've always seen this piece as the pinnacle of furniture design. Timeless, classic, legendary.

Kudos Mies van der Rohe.

Adidas SLVR Chukkas

Not typically a fan of chukka style boots, but Adidas SLVR gives this suede version from their latest collection their own unique twist. Love the eyelets, the sole and the overall clean look of these. Choice.

On the Bookshelf...

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